Baggage

Many common items can be very dangerous in flight. Temperature and pressure changes can cause leaks, toxic fumes or fires. View a complete list of prohibited items at www.tsa.gov. Restricted items will be confiscated by the TSA.

You must declare any dangerous goods to the airline. Failure to do so violates U.S. Federal Law.

Batteries

Lithium batteries

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

A maximum of fifteen (15) portable electronic devices and twenty (20) spare/loose lithium batteries are permitted in each item of carry-on luggage. Both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries are permitted.

Keep in mind:

Each spare/loose lithium battery must be individually protected as described below to prevent short circuits:

Place each battery in its original packaging,

Tape over exposed terminals

Place each battery in a protective pouch

Place each battery in a separate, hermetically sealed plastic bag.

Batteries in carry-on luggage must not come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys, or jewelry.

Take steps to prevent batteries from being crushed or punctured by other objects.

Batteries may not exceed the permitted quantity and size. The battery capacity must be between 100 watt hours and 160 watt hours. Spare batteries must be between 2 grams and 8 grams.

Not allowed

Batteries for wheelchairs

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Lithium batteries: The battery must be removed from the equipment and placed in a protective case.

The battery and the spare should not exceed 300 Wh. For equipment that requires two batteries, each battery should not exceed 160Wh.

Non spillable batteries: Can be transported as long as they are disconnected, the edges are isolated and the battery is tightly adjusted to the wheelchair.

Spillable batteries: It must be disconnected and the borders must be isolated, securing the battery to the wheelchair and vertically locating the wheelchair in the plane, tightly adjusted as well. If this is not possible, the battery will be removed from the wheelchair (the wheelchair will then travel without problems), then pack it in a metal or plastic packaging with compatible and enough absorbent material to absorb all the liquid, marked "wet battery with wheelchair" and the label of “corrosive”. Finally, it will be loaded and placed in a vertical position.

Wet cell batteries (spillable)

Excluding wheelchairs operated with these batteries.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not allowed

Not allowed

Smart luggage with lithium batteries

Hand Luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

The battery should be removed from the suitcase and placed in a protective case during the flight.

Smart luggage with fixed lithium battery is not allowed.

The battery should be removed from the suitcase and transported aboard, inside of the carry-on bag.

Smart luggage with fixed lithium battery is not allowed.

Blood, blood components, organs, tissues, samples, etc.

Blood, blood components, organs, tissues, samples, etc.

You must have a document which guarantees that it is free of infectious substances, and it must be packaged in dry ice and comply with other requirements for transport. When making your reservation or 48 hours before your trip, you must notify that you will be travelling with blood in your luggage.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Camping stoves and fuel containers

Camping stoves and fuel containers

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not allowed

If they have been cleaned and there are no liquid remains.

Cartridges or toner for printers that weigh more than 450 g (16 ounces)

Cartridges or toner for printers that weigh more than 450 g (16 ounces)

Chemicals

Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide)

In amounts not exceeding 2.5kg. provided that they are not dangerous goods subject to this regulation and marked on the outside packaging "Dry Ice" and the amount thereof. In addition, the packaging must allow gas exhaust of carbon dioxide.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic Cigarettes

E-cigarettes and other personal vaporizers (including electronic cigarettes and cigars, electronic pipes and hookahs, personal vaporizers, and electronic nicotine-delivery systems) containing a lithium battery or any other type of battery are not accepted in checked luggage.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

These devices and/or batteries may not be recharged or used onboard the aircraft.

Electronic devices containing lithium or lithium ionized batteries

Lithium batteries in consumer electronics may not weigh more than 2 grams. Lithium-ion batteries in consumer electronics may not have a rated capacity of more than 100 watt hours.

Spare batteries must be protected individually to prevent short circuits, and only carried in hand luggage.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

A maximum of fifteen (15) portable electronic devices and twenty (20) spare/loose lithium batteries are permitted in each item of carry-on luggage. Both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries are permitted.

Prior to checking electronics or electrical devices, remove any lithium batteries and place them in your carry-on luggage. Please review and comply with the requirements for the transport of lithium batteries.

If your electronic or electrical device has an installed (non-removable) lithium battery, it must be protected against any unintentional activation.

The device must be completely turned off (not in sleep mode or hibernation).

Copa Airlines is not responsible for loss or damage to any electronics of this kind in checked luggage.

Portable electronic devices

Food

To be transported they must be packed in sealed bags preventing the release of chemicals and carried in polystyrene cool boxes or plastic bags, closed tight preventing the release of any waste regardless of their position in the packaging. Some foods are restricted in some places; the traveler must research if they are subject to government legislation.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Meals ready to eat (MRE) containing a flameless heater

To be transported they must be packed in sealed bags preventing the release of chemicals and carried in polystyrene cool boxes or plastic bags, closed tight preventing the release of any waste regardless of their position in the packaging. Some foods are restricted in some places; the traveler must research if they are subject to government legislation.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Fragile elements and glass objects

Fragile elements and glass objects

Provided they are properly packaged so as to prevent any accidents and prevent their breakage. These articles are stowed under the responsibility of the passenger.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Gas Cylinders

Gas cylinders: Non-flammable and non-toxic

Such as propane, butane, and other portable fire extinguishers.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Compressed flammable or non-flammable gases such as natural gas

Used for the operation of mechanical members. Also spare cylinders of a similar size, if required, to ensure an adequate supply during the journey.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Non-flammable gas cylinders fitted to a lifejacket

Containing carbon dioxide or other gas pursuant to Division 2.2. Up to two small cylinders per passenger and up to two replacement cartridges.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas

Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas

Up to one per passenger or crew member, provided that the cover is securely adjusted to the heating element. These curlers may not be used onboard at any time.

Note: Landfill gas for these curlers is not permitted in hand luggage or checked baggage.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Heat producing items

Heat producing items

Such as sub aquatic flashlights (diving lamps) and elements for welding underwater.

Any item or battery containing power, must be packaged separately and the terminals must be isolated.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Human Remains

Cremated remains

You must notify the personnel at the counter of the transportation of these human remains and present the properly validated Death Certificate. Can travel without any restrictions if they are well packed and carried discreetly:

The urn must be made of a material which allows visual inspection of the contents when passing through security checkpoints at airports (such as X-Ray machines).

Materials such as wood or plastic are recommended for the urn allowing for easier X-Ray examination.

The urn must be inside an outer packaging and surrounded by shock absorbing material to protect the contents.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed The cremated remains must be sent in funeral urns which must be sufficiently cushioned by packaging material to prevent damage or breakage.

Human remains in coffins

Must be sent with Copa Airlines Cargo complying with our guidelines.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Inflatable items

Inflatable items

Such as balls and tires (with the exception of wheelchairs that can travel with air).

Note: They must be deflated.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Insulated packaging

Insulated packaging

Packaging containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shippers) completely absorbed in a porous material for non-hazardous products. Packaging must not allow the release of any quantity of liquid nitrogen regardless of the position of the container and must not allow pressure concentration inside the packaging.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Knee defenders

Knee defenders

On all our flights we strictly prohibit the use of any device or object that could temporarily or permanently affect the functionality of any structure inside our aircraft cabins (rows of seats, tray tables, seatbacks, etc.).

Knee defenders are considered one of these devices, and their use is prohibited on all Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Colombia airplanes.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not allowed

Not allowed

Lighters & Matches

Lighters

Example: disposable lighters, lighters with lighting fluid that is not completely absorbed, fuel for torch or camping lighters, and lighter refills are not permitted under any circumstances.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not allowed

Not allowed

Matches

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not allowed

Not allowed

Liquids, gels, sprays, and alcoholic bottles

Alcoholic bottles*

Articles purchased in airport duty free stores are permitted to be carried onboard planes. They must be packaged in a sealed, tamper-evident container and show satisfactory proof that the article was purchased in the airport duty free stores on the day of travel, both for passengers departing from an airport and passengers in transit.

*Bottles of liquor that meet the requirements for carry-on luggage may be accepted and carried, provided that they meet the administrative rules in place at the various airports and/or security checkpoints.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

*Allowed

Allowed

Under the responsibility of the passenger.

Liquids, gels and aerosols*

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

They are only permitted in containers of up to 100 ml or 3.4 oz. Permitted articles must be carried in a clear plastic zipper bag no larger than one quart in size. Breast milk, juice, insulin and medication may be carried on; however, if they exceed the maximum amount, they must be declared to the TSA or inspection personnel.

Liquids in containers larger than 100 ml will not be accepted, even if the container is not completely full.

Allowed

It is recommended that these articles be transported in checked baggage, even if they are permitted by regulations. Containers larger than 100 ml or 3.4 oz must be transported in checked baggage.

Non-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles (including sprays)

Such as hairspray, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol. The total net amount of all items in question should not exceed 2kg or 2 liters, and the amount of each individual item should not exceed 0.5kg or 0.5 liters. The release valve of sprays must be secured by a cap or other suitable mean to prevent the inadvertent release of contents.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

These items are subject to the legal requirements of the airport or the security checkpoints.

Allowed

It is recommended that these articles be transported in checked baggage, even if they are permitted by regulations. Containers larger than 100 ml or 3.4 oz must be transported in checked baggage.

* When traveling to the United States, passengers are permitted to take liquids, gels, liquor and/or aerosol bottles as carry-on baggage if purchased in the duty free stores in the Tocumen International Airport in Panama. Store employees will have to deliver the purchased items to the departure gate. If articles were purchased in other airports, they will have to be checked upon arrival in Panama due to its being the final point of departure to the United States. Passengers who buy liquids and/or gels in duty free shops in United States airports may carry them onboard the plane.

Medical or clinical thermometer containing mercury

Mercury thermometer or a barometer

Carried by a representative of a meteorological office or another official agency.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Not Allowed

Medications

Medications

They are not considered dangerous goods, but they may be subject to other government legislation. In some cases, they must include a medical prescription.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Powdered medications

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Powdered medicines with prescription of 12 oz (350ml) or larger that are in fully sealed containers are allowed. Otherwise, containers should be inspected for signs of alterations or tampering.

Allowed

Powders

Powders

Powders are described as fine dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance. For example, flour, sugar, ground coffee, spices, powdered milk (such as baby formula), and cosmetics.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Containers with powder greater than 12 oz (350ml) are not allowed, except for powdered medicines with prescription, milk formula for babies and human remains that are in fully sealed containers are allowed. Otherwise, the container should be inspected for signs of tampering or tampering.

Allowed

Radioisotope powered cardiac pacemakers

Radioisotope powered cardiac pacemakers

Elements including those powered by lithium batteries implanted in a person, radiopharmaceuticals elements within the body of a person as a result of medical treatment.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Rescue backpacks for avalanche

Rescue backpacks for avalanche

One per passenger, equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing less than net 200mg of Division 1.4S explosives and less than 250ml of compressed gas in Division 2.2. The bag must be packed so that it cannot be activated accidentally. The air bags inside the backpack should be fitted with pressure-release valves. Terminals must be isolated.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Allowed

Allowed

Safety bags, safes, and others that incorporate lithium batteries and / or fireworks

Safety bags, safes, and others that incorporate lithium batteries and / or fireworks.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Sprays (Division 2.2)

Sprays (Division 2.2)

Without secondary risk, for sports or home use.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

Allowed

16 oz per container. 64 oz maximum per customer

Steel Weapons, firearms and ammunition

Ammunition (cartridges for weapons)

Without secondary risk, for sports or home use.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

Allowed

Packed in a secure manner in amounts not exceeding 5kg gross weight per person (excluding ammunition with explosive and incendiary projectiles) and more than two suppliers per passenger.

Firearms

Copa Airlines does not allow transportation of weapons or ammunitions of war, and reserves the right to transport weapons that do not comply with minimum requirements of security.

All travelers abroad to Guatemala that require entering firearms for civilian use and/or sports must submit an application to the Consulate of Guatemala so that the Department of Arms and Ammunition (DIGECAM) can issue a license and import license or special temporary license to carry weapons and/or transfer to the entry of weapons into the country. This request must be made in advance of travel date.

Hand luggage (carry on)

Checked baggage

Not Allowed

Allowed

The passenger must declare his/her intention to transport the firearm inside checked baggage when asked. A permit will be requested to enter the destination country.

The passenger must present the appropriate documentation in order to prove that the firearm is legal.

Firearms such as shotguns or rifles, must be transported in an appropriate closed bag/case. Only the passenger checking the bag will have the key or combination to the bag.

Incapacitating elements

Such as pepper spray, containing an irritant or incapacitating substance.